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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.15, 3,432.22 and 556.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.15, 3,432.22 and 556.77 is: 835.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.15 : 3,432.22 = 556.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.15/3,432.22 = 556.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.15x = 3,432.22 × 556.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.15x = 1,910,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,971.74/2,288.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.16

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